Food Sciences

University of Ottawa · The School of Nutrition Sciences is based at 200 Lees on Lees Campus.

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4 years
Duration (years)
4 years
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Work experience
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uOttawa Ontario OWK admissions requirements
73% published minimum
Published threshold
Published eligibility threshold: 73% published minimum. Fall 2027. Ontario secondary school applicants
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Deadlines

September 2026

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Next deadlineThursday, September 17, 2026

Applications open for programs beginning September 2027
2026 entry
Verbatim: "We start accepting applications for programs that begin in September 2027 on September 17, 2026."
Official deadline

Other deadline details

No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by programOUAC Undergraduate application, applicants who are not Ontario high school students (Group B)2026 entry

No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by program
No single OUAC deadline
University, program, transcript, portfolio, interview, and audition dates still apply

Full source wording

Verbatim: "There is no specific Undergraduate application deadline if you are a Group B applicant. Deadlines vary at each university and sometimes depend on the program. Visit the university websites or contact the universities directly for their deadlines. If you are interested in a program but the deadline has passed, you may contact the university's admission office for help. Be aware of university-specific deadlines for submitting transcripts and portfolios, if required, and for arranging interviews and auditions. You must ensure the OUAC has enough time to process your choices before the universities' program deadlines." OUAC defines Group B as anyone who does not meet the Group A criteria, e.g. not currently taking an Ontario high school course, a Canadian outside Ontario, an international applicant, a postsecondary transfer student, or a mature applicant.

SourceChecked Aug 14, 2026

Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

SCH4UChemistry 4U65% min.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma and at least six eligible 4U, 4M or DU-level courses.
English 4U or Français 4U, Biology 4U, Chemistry 4U and one Mathematics 4U course.
At least 65% in Chemistry 4U.

Application steps

Entry terms · Fall 2027

Eligible applicants on the Ontario secondary school panel (OWK/OWL).

Step 1Check the admission requirements
- Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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Step 2Apply through OUAC
- Create your application and select this program.
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Step 3Academic documents listed in your uoZone Admission file
- Current Ontario high school transcripts arrive automatically through OUAC. Upload other requested records through uoDoc in uoZone. Your Admission file lists the documents for your background and program; incomplete files can be cancelled after the applicable deadline.
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Applicant pathways

English instruction (OWK)

Ontario secondary school applicants

OUAC OWK. Published Ontario admission minimum of 73%.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma and at least six eligible 4U, 4M or DU-level courses.
English 4U or Français 4U, Biology 4U, Chemistry 4U and one Mathematics 4U course.
At least 65% in Chemistry 4U.

French instruction (OWL)

Ontario secondary school applicants

OUAC OWL. Published Ontario admission minimum of 73%.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma and at least six eligible 4U, 4M or DU-level courses.
English 4U or Français 4U, Biology 4U, Chemistry 4U and one Mathematics 4U course.
At least 65% in Chemistry 4U.

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements

Academic Regulation B-2 sets a minimum of 120 units for this Honours bachelor’s degree.

References

Program facts

Published threshold73% published minimum

Ontario secondary school applicants

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Majors & specializations

Food Technology

BSc

Study food technology, food safety and regulatory affairs.

Published requirements

Courses

Faculty’s Fall and Winter plan for the regular Food Sciences degree, for students admitted from 2026 onward. Optional-course blocks follow the programme catalogue.

Year 1

Fall

One elective.